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PA.IV.K.R2eFAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

e. Water surface/condition

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Effects of: e. Water surface/condition

Bottom line

At seaplane bases, conditions that allow for landing may not be sufficient for takeoff. Rough water or glassy water conditions may exist at seaplane bases. A beginner should not attempt to take off in rough water if the waves are too high.

FAA references

  1. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-16) — FAA-H-8083-23
  2. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-7) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-8) — FAA-H-8083-23
  4. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-12) — FAA-H-8083-23
  5. AIM 7-6-14 (Flying in Flat Light, Brown Out Conditions, and White Out Conditions) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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